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Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical Technology-10-01-2002
Volume2002 Supplement
Issue 2

The Granulation Process 101: Basic Technologies for Tablet Making

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Michael D. Tousey

The author offers a primer for choosing the correct granulation process to improve yields, reduce tablet defects, and enhance productivity.

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The Granulation Process 101: Basic Technologies for Tablet Making
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